Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

JConcepts Pre-Cut Chassis Sheets

JConcepts Pre-Cut Chassis Sheets

A high-end item used for many years on the performance side of R/C racing is the chassis protective sheet. For years, drivers have hand-cut and fitted their chassis with a clear material protecting the new …

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AVID RC Battery Foam Set

AVID RC Battery Foam Set

The AVID Shorty Battery Foam Set is the perfect compliment for racers running the lightweight “shorty” battery packs in their B4.2 and T4.2. The set includes 2 large, screen printed foam blocks with perforated cut …

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JConcepts Radio Bags

JConcepts Radio Bags

One of the single most expensive purchases in R/C is the purchase of the radio system chosen for competition. In many instances, radios are abused during racing conditions and not properly stored when they are …

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ProTek R/C Pit Caddy

ProTek R/C Pit Caddy

This is the ProTek R/C Pit Caddy. Preparation is one of the most important aspects of a successful 1/8 scale race program. To reach the top of the podium, you need to spend countless hours …

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Tamiya Subaru SV XV-01

Tamiya Subaru SV XV-01

The Subaru SV, a crossover off-road version of the popular Impreza went on sale in October 2012. It is now available on Tamiya’s versatile XV-01 1/10 scale chassis platform for fun off-road action. The XV-01 …

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